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PAQT
Nuiqsut Airport · Nuiqsut
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
38 ft / 12 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 122.80 MHz (CTAF)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
04/22 · 4,343 ft · GVLLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Nuiqsut Airport (PAQT), located in Nuiqsut, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 38 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Nuiqsut Airport
ICAO / IATA
PAQT / NUI
Municipality
Nuiqsut
Country
Region
US-AK — Alaska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
38 ft
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Runway 04 / 22
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,343 ft / 1,324 m
Runway Width: 90 ft / 27 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 70° / 250°
Runway Width: 90 ft / 27 m
Surface Type: GVL
Heading: 70° / 250°
RWY 04 (70°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 22 (250°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D ANCHORAGE CNTR
119.40 MHz
ASOS ASOS
122.50 MHz
CTAF CTAF
122.80 MHz
FSS DEADHORSE RDO
122.50 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026